Military aid

Amid likely GOP control of the House, strong steps would help Ukraine get the assistance it needs, while advancing reforms and EU accession.

History shows that sending a military force isn't likely to improve security in the short- or long-term without other crucial steps.

The Biden administration should reconsider withholding military aid to Egypt in light of its continuing human rights abuses.

Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.

An upfront investment in such practices can not only improve human rights outcomes but also save companies substantial downstream costs.

A media-human rights investigation shows the US may be ignoring data showing the likelihood that its aid went to units implicated in abuses.

For practical and principled reasons, human rights compliance will continue to be paramount for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.

Military and humanitarian aid, sanctions, the broader region, and a domino effect on the Iran deal and Venezuela. Senate hearing highlights.

Despite the sullen Kremlin attitude so far, there may be more room to advance the diplomatic track with a combination of carrots and sticks.

Even without the oft-discussed scenario of a simultaneous Chinese attack on Taiwan, Putin at least needs Xi's support for a new Ukraine invasion

The US, with Europe, should push back against Russia's aggression while looking for ways to address legitimate grievances.

Yet, regardless of the scale and acceleration of abuses, such concerns are marginalized or avoided at high-level US-Mexico meetings.